https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 08:22:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832944 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 23:03:54 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1832944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I teach elementary school, and I can't remember ever getting a back to school gift. If anything, parents often donate classroom supplies at the beginning of the year: paper towels, tissues, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, etc. The things that all the students use, but the school doesn't necessarily provide... </p> <p>Typically, we get holiday gifts and maybe an end of the year gift...every now and then, a little something for Valentines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832827 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:37:26 +0000 regberadaisy 1832827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I would buy some classroom supplies too! I bet you can just hand it to the teacher at drop off and ask him/her to give it to her teacher?</p> <p>GL to her and you on Monday! ((hugs)) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832819 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:30:27 +0000 Mamaof2 1832819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I was thinking about this too - but how do you get said gift to the teacher? Put it in your child's backpack ?<br /> I have a feeling DS would forget about it! :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832704 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 18:48:28 +0000 MsMamaBear 1832704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a teacher, nay. Just buy the needed school supplies and I'm happy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832562 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:04:03 +0000 gilmoregirl 1832562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And to add, the things you're saying about her and her job are very nice things that she'd probably really appreciate hearing/reading in a card or note. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832561 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 16:02:26 +0000 gilmoregirl 1832561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never received anything of the sort, but I'm also a high school teacher and that's a whole different animal. </p> <p>That said, if you were to bring me boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer or school supplies, you'd be my favorite parent ever. That stuff comes out of my own money and we go through tissue boxes by the dozens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832551 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:48:41 +0000 T-Mom 1832551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally hear you guys @HLK208: and @Mrs. High Heels: ... There are plenty of opportunities to thank the teachers I'm sure... </p> <p>I honestly felt overwhelmed for the teacher after visiting the classroom on Friday for our meet the teacher event. .. Keeping 25 6 yr olds learning for an entire day, what a tough job! I'm entrusting my kid to her and she is going to keep her safe in a field of 700 other kids... Our old school was 18 kids for two teachers.. This seems way harder. She has two small kids at hkme.. I started to feel kind of sorry for her! Props to all the teachers I don't know how you all do it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832543 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:16:03 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1832543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of this, but I'm a nay. Honestly, I probably wouldn't do this because it's the beginning of the school year - I don't even know the teacher yet, or how good they are... and there are so many opportunities to give gifts throughout the year - holidays, teacher's appreciation, end of the year. I don't think it should be a given or expectation that gifts should be given at the start of a school year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832542 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:11:57 +0000 HLK208 1832542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: that's a good idea...I didn't think of that. My sister is a teacher and spends loads on classroom supplies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832540 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:11:03 +0000 HLK208 1832540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm leaning toward no. We give good gifts for Christmas, Valentine's day, teacher appreciation week and the end of the year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832533 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:54:56 +0000 Charm54 1832533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never gotten one as a teacher, but I would love a walmart/target/staples/amazon gift card...this time of year we spend soooo much of our own money on classroom supplies and books. I would never expect it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832523 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:36:29 +0000 MrsScottish 1832523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have gotten baked goods- cookies, muffins etc, from families that I have taught previous kids. It is not super common. I teach 2/3 so it is more common for my returning kids, or ones I taught siblings. The kids make cards, mom bakes some cookies etc. I have never gotten an actual gift or gift card.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832516 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 14:27:53 +0000 T-Mom 1832516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys for all your input! Seriously sending my DD to public school this year is making me feel like a FTM all over again. I think it will be Starbucks for the win! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832493 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:46:53 +0000 Dandelion 1832493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just give something off the wish list. I bought extra dry erase markers for D's teacher. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832484 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:38:55 +0000 JerricaBenton 1832484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow - is this a thing? No advice as I'm sure anything would be a super nice gesture. I just kind of can't believe you have to give beginning of the year, Christmas/holiday break, and end of year gifts these days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832470 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:30:13 +0000 travellingbee 1832470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only gotten a few first day gifts in eight years as a classroom teacher. But at the school but I am currently at (not a classroom teacher) it is fairly common. I agree that a small little gesture like gc or something for the classroom is nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832467 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:26:07 +0000 DigAPony 1832467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, I've never heard of this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832465 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:24:22 +0000 jhd 1832465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I absolutely understand your wish to do something special for her teacher, especially with the allergy concerns. Just know that anything you do will be very appreciated so don't feel you need to spend hours making something from Pinterest! A gift card and handwritten note would be wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832461 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:20:54 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1832461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: agreed! In the absence of a wishlist, always starbucks :) or wine. Or maybe vodka. Kidding (almost) ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832459 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:19:21 +0000 matador84 1832459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I've ever gotten a first day gift in ten years, but then again I don't teach elementary. It's a super nice gesture but don't feel pressured to do it! Definitely a gift card to coffee place would be incredibly thoughtful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832457 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:17:33 +0000 lawbee11 1832457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I'd probably give a Starbucks card. The Pinterest stuff is cute, but I'd prefer a Starbucks card over a jar of candy, lotion, etc </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832452 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:12:30 +0000 T-Mom 1832452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: yes it's kind of intimidating, I just searched Pinterest and there are a million ideas for back to school gifts! But I'm really going to be depending on her teacher to not only teach my Dd but keep her safe from peanuts (due to allergy) so I thought it might be nice to let her know in advance that I appreciate her help..</p> <p>I don't think I ever gave a gift to a high school teacher, how sad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832444 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:04:46 +0000 jhd 1832444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I taught high school so obviously it's a whole different thing. I would not feel obligated to get anything. I sometimes got a small (like very small) gift from a few students at Christmas. Basically of you would like to do something go for it, but don't feel pressured to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832442 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:03:54 +0000 T-Mom 1832442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: thanks for the input! I have no idea if she has a wish list but i think I can manage a Starbucks card or something like that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832439 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:59:58 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1832439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually got items off my classroom wish list and that was great! Maybe a small starbucks gift card or something else small but it certainly wasn't the norm to get a gift. A handwritten note or card saying you are excited for a great year might be a nice touch too! :) the first weeks are overwhelming for teachers and support and encouragement are invaluable &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-to-school-teacher-gifts#post-1832433 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:55:56 +0000 T-Mom 1832433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay or nay?</p> <p>I didn't know this was a thing until I saw a teacher friend post about it on FB. My DD starts first grade on Monday. Anyone doing these, or if you are a teacher, do you receive these? Thanks! </p>